| Getting the right golf equipment to play the game of | | | | then you can usually trade your existing clubs in and |
| golf can be daunting for someone new to the game | | | | use the money to purchase a brand new set. |
| because of all the choices. You just need to be | | | | 4. Now when it comes to determining one brand |
| pointed in the right direction with a few tips and it's | | | | from the other it's really not something a beginner |
| really pretty easy. | | | | should worry about. Don't be pressured by a |
| Here are some tips to get your started on buying | | | | salesman if he's trying to push a brand name set on |
| golf gear: | | | | you. When you're just starting out it really doesn't |
| 1. The first thing you must do is determine your | | | | matter what the brand is. If you're interested in |
| budget. How much are you willing to spend on a | | | | brand name sets then the salesman should be able to |
| complete set of golf clubs. When I mean a complete | | | | provide you with information describing the |
| set of golf clubs I'm referring to the irons, woods, | | | | difference between the brands. |
| putter, and bag. It's important to set a limit on what | | | | 5. I suggest looking through the Saturday or Sunday |
| you want to spend because a complete set can cost | | | | newspaper for sporting good ads and look for |
| from $150 to over $2000. | | | | complete golf sets. Golf specialty stores are also a |
| 2. The next thing you need to determine is how | | | | good place to get pricing on sets. I'd also search the |
| often you'll be playing golf. If you're just starting out | | | | Internet because there are hundreds of golf sites |
| to see if you like golf then you'll probably want to | | | | offering complete golf sets. eBay is an excellent place |
| get the least expensive set that does the job with | | | | to get golf equipment, which includes complete golf |
| no emphasis on brand names. A lot of the sports | | | | sets. I've purchased and sold a lot of golf equipment |
| shops carry complete golf sets and they often have | | | | through eBay and I've been very pleased with the |
| great sales on them. I know Costco even carries a | | | | quality. Craigslist.org is also another place you can look |
| nice set by Jack Nicklaus that's around $250. This is a | | | | for used clubs that are local to you. |
| great price for a complete set and it can definitely be | | | | 6. As a last suggestion I'd ask some of your friends if |
| used for many years. | | | | they have any old sets they'd be willing to sell you, |
| 3. If $200 to $300 is still out of your range then I | | | | which often time they'll give you an extremely good |
| would look into used or second hand golf sets. Pretty | | | | deal. If they don't have any then they may have a |
| much all golf shops carry second hand golf equipment | | | | friend who does so there's no harm in asking. |
| and you can get some really good deals on them. | | | | Getting the right golf equipment is a very important |
| The majority of the time you're not going to find a | | | | part of playing golf. More important than most golfers |
| used complete golf set so you'll have to purchase the | | | | think. So do yourself a favor and spend the time to |
| irons, woods, putter, and bag separately. Later on if | | | | get yourself fitted with the golf clubs that are right |
| you decide you want to get more serious in golf | | | | for you. |